Cold & Flu IV Drip Ingredients

Vitamins & Supplements for Cold & Flu Relief

Our concentrated formulation of IV fluids with 11 powerful ingredients including Vitamin C, Zinc and Selenium will help knock out colds and the flu fast.

Many common natural supplements have a reputation for warding off or fighting illness:

Vitamin D supplements have been shown to help prevent colds, shorten the length of a cold or flu and even reduce the risk of a respiratory infection such as pneumonia.

Echinacea is an herb popular for its ability to help users get sick less often, provide relief from cold symptoms and help you get well faster.

Vitamin C has been studied for many years in relation to cold symptoms. While the jury’s still out on the ability of vitamin C supplements to treat a cold, high dose vitamin C treatments have been shown to shorten the length of your cold. IV treatments are the ideal way to deliver high doses of vitamin C directly into your bloodstream for fast and total absorption.

Taking probiotics or drinking kombucha will help restore beneficial bacteria in your gut, which is an important factor in immune system health. Oregano oil is also believed to have a strong antiviral effect.

Some people who take antibiotics for a cold or flu feel better at first because antibiotics can be anti-inflammatory. However the negative effect of antibiotics on the good bacteria living in your digestive tract can wind up making you feel worse.

Boost Hydration offers anti-nausea and an anti-inflammatory pain relief supplement you can add on to any IV treatment when you need extra support.

Does IV therapy work for a cold?

Yes it does! IV therapy sends essential fluids and nutrients directly to your cells, giving your body the fuel it needs to fight off a cold. Check out our vitamin drip reviews where our customers share in their own words how IV therapy helped them get over stubborn symptoms even when nothing else worked.

Do IV fluids help with the flu?

Flu symptoms including fever and nausea can quickly lead to dehydration, making you feel worse by the hour. It can be hard to drink enough water to stay hydrated when you’re vomiting or simply too weak to make the effort. IV hydration takes your stomach out of the equation, rehydrating your body where you need it most so you can fight off a nasty flu in record time.

Cold and Flu Symptoms

How do you know whether you have a cold or the flu? With so many overlapping symptoms, it can be hard to tell without going to the doctor.

A cold usually lasts a week, and you are contagious for the first two to three days. If your symptoms last longer than a week and don’t appear to be improving, you may need antibiotics for a bacterial infection. Cold symptoms include:

Sore throat

Runny or stuffy nose

Sneezing

Congestion

Cough

Possibly a slight fever

Flu symptoms are usually more severe and come on suddenly. The flu may last anywhere from a few days to weeks. Most symptoms improve slowly over two to five days. These include:

IV treatments help relieve cold & flu symptoms quickly.

Sore throat

Fever

Chills

Headache

Muscle aches and soreness

Congestion

Cough

Fatigue

Whatever you have, you’re probably feeling tired and miserable, and over-the-counter cold and flu medications only do so much. If you find yourself feeling early symptoms of a cold or the flu, or your cold or flu won’t seem to go away, our IV fluids packed full of vitamins will reduce your symptoms and help you recover faster.

Upset stomach making it difficult to get enough fluids? IV hydration to the rescue! We have an anti-nausea add-on boost and other options to customize your treatment.

How Dehydration Increases Your Risk of Catching a Cold or Flu

Hydration is extra important when you’re sick. Your body loses a lot of fluid through the symptoms of a cold or flu, and not eating and drinking properly means you are not replacing important water and nutrients. Your cells, which are mostly made of water, are spending all their energy trying to fight off the sickness, and they are running out of ammo.

The symptoms of dehydration can include dizziness, weakness, mental fog and rapid heartbeat (to name a few), making you feel sick.

Chronic dehydration can also make you more susceptible to the next cold or flu virus making its way around your office, daycare or grocery store. Your body uses water to flush out toxins, maintain an optimal blood volume, fight inflammation and keep your systems balanced.

When you aren’t getting enough fluids on a regular basis your electrolyte balance can be off, and you can be more vulnerable to viral infections.Stay hydrated and stop your next cold or flu before it starts with regular IV hydration treatments. We offer package pricing discounts on all our treatments, and you can also bring a friend and both enjoy a lower cost.

10 Home Remedies for Cold, Flu, and Cough Relief

Don't wait it out. Feel better faster with IV therapy.

Along with IV hydration therapy, try these home remedies to relieve cold, flu, and cough symptoms.2

1. Natural Cold Remedies

Take zinc, vitamin C, and Echinacea to reduce symptoms.

2. Hot Shower

Take a warm shower and make it into your own personal sauna.

3. Steam Tent

You can accomplish the same thing with a pot of boiled water. Bring the water to a boil and take it off the heat. Then drape a towel over your head to make a tent. Lean over the water with your eyes closed and breathe deeply through your nose for about 30 seconds.

4. Warm Compress

Place a warm, moist compress or washcloth on your forehead, nose, or cheeks. It has a similar effect to steam.

5. Nasal Irrigation or Spray

Use a bulb syringe or neti pot to clear out your nasal cavity, or try a salt water or decongestant nasal spray.

6. Soup

7. Spices

Add spices to every meal, not just soup! Garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and horseradish can help reduce congestion.

8. Gargle

Gargle salt water to clear out mucus in your throat.

9. Rest Up

Stay in bed, even if you think you’re too busy to take a break.

10. Stay Hydrated!

As always, drink plenty of fluids! When you're severely dehydrated, IV infusions are the fastest way to give your body the fluid, electrolytes and nutrients it needs to recover.

Once you’re healthy again, getting plenty of sleep, exercise and eating non-processed foods will help decrease your risk of getting sick next time. Regular IV hydration treatments are also a good way to support overall health, and you can save up to 33% with package pricing options from Boost.

How to Avoid Getting Sick from Flying

Dry air, stress and close proximity to other passengers put air travelers at a high risk of getting sick.

Reduce your chances of catching an airplane cold with these tips:

Use disinfecting wipes to clean your tray table, armrests and other surfaces you touch during the flight

Avoid aisle seats—they’re touched more often and carry more germs

Sanitize your hands after using the restroom

Avoid alcohol (which dehydrates you further) and sip water or fruit juice instead

Bring relaxing music or a favorite movie to help relieve travel-related stress

Whether you’re flying solo or traveling with a group, IV therapy before and after you fly will give you an edge over airplane colds (and jet lag). Treat yourself, or better yet book a group IV treatment for everyone you’re traveling with. We have rooms for private parties at our Costa Mesa hydration clinic, and mobile IV service delivers our cold and flu symptom relief to your home or hotel room in Orange County.

Boost Your Immune System and Prevent Sickness

Getting better fast is all well and good, but what’s even better is not getting sick in the first place. When you notice everyone around you getting sick, it’s time to visit our Orange County hydration clinic for an IV therapy immune system boost or a general hydration wellness treatment. We even offer flu shots! Keep your immune system healthy and hold the germs at bay.